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The concert was the idea of Mrs Lewis and opera singer Stuart Pendred, from West Oxford.

Mr Pendred lost close friend Andy Greig to the disease in November 2010, and Mrs Lewis and Mr Pendred have both spent time promoting and supporting the work of the BCRT.

Mr Pendred added: “Being able to use my day job to further the work of the BCRT is so satisfying.

“Andy loved music as much as me, and creating a celebration like this is such a great way to lift people’s spirits, as well as raise money.

“We really hope that we’re able to share a beautiful and inspirational evening with a sell-out audience.”

Mrs Lewis added: “Although primary bone cancer is rare – about 450 people are diagnosed with this disease each year in the UK– research into this lesser-known cancer currently gets very little funding from other sources.

“It’s also a disease that mainly affects children and young people between the ages of 10 and 24.

“Raising awareness of these facts, and encouraging people to donate, is critical if we are to reduce the number of people’s lives that are blighted by the disease.”

The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets costs £25, with students paying £15.

Tickets are available by emailing ariasattheabbey@gmail.com or telephoning 01491 825680.